Custom Artwork with Meaning and Depth

Transform your memories into layered works of art.

I create custom photographic artwork inspired by the places, people, and experiences that matter most. Using your photographs as the foundation, I design intricate compositions that combine photography, illustration, and design into a single, museum-quality artwork.

Every commission begins with a unique concept developed around your story. Depending on the design, each piece can incorporate a dozen or more photographs, carefully woven together to reveal new details with every viewing.

Whether you’re celebrating a wedding, honoring a loved one, commemorating a meaningful journey, or creating artwork for a home or business, each commission is designed specifically for you.

The finished artwork is delivered as a high-resolution master file, suitable for production in a variety of premium formats including face-mounted acrylic, metal, canvas, fine art paper, and other custom installations. I also offer guidance on sizing, framing, and display to ensure the finished piece fits your space beautifully.

Weddings and Engagements

Celebrate your wedding with artwork designed to last for generations.

Rather than leaving your favorite photographs in an album or on a hard drive, transform them into a single work of art that tells the story of your day. Engagement photos, ceremony details, meaningful locations, and treasured moments can all become part of one timeless keepsake.

Life Events, Memorials, and Gifts

Celebrate life’s milestones.

Graduations, anniversaries, memorials, family histories, once-in-a-lifetime adventures, and meaningful places can all become deeply personal works of art designed to preserve memories in an entirely new way.

Inspired by Place

Celebrate the places that matter most.

Whether it’s a beloved hometown, a favorite destination, a family property, or an iconic landmark, meaningful places can become extraordinary works of art. Using original photography and layered design, I create custom compositions that capture the spirit, history, and atmosphere of a location—transforming memories into artwork with lasting significance.

These commissions are ideal for collectors who want to honor a place they love, as well as museums, businesses, and organizations looking to celebrate the unique identity of their venue.

Personalize Existing Artwork

Personalize Existing Artwork

Love a piece from one of my collections?

Many existing works can be customized by incorporating your own photographs or meaningful details into the composition. The result is a one-of-a-kind artwork that combines the visual language of my collections with your own personal story.

This special edition of The Glinting Edges was subtly personalized with the couple’s engagement photos, woven seamlessly into the design to create a unique, meaningful keepsake. Their wedding date was added in the lower corner, completing a piece that celebrates their love story. A favorite of the bride and groom, this artwork now stands as both a beautiful memento of their wedding and a lasting memory captured in art.

 
 

 

HOW IT WORKS:

1. Share Your Story

Choose the photographs you’d like me to work with—typically 8–12 images that capture a place, event, or personal theme.

Before beginning, I’ll review the images to ensure they have sufficient resolution and that the necessary usage rights are in place.

These photos were taken by a client on vacation at Yellowstone National Park.

 

 

2. Design Development

Using your photographs as inspiration, I create an original concept drawing that establishes the overall composition and visual theme.

Once you’re happy with the direction, a 25% non-refundable deposit reserves your commission and begins the artwork process.

Here I used a pine tree design to create the spaces to collage the images.

 

 

3. Artwork Creation

This is where the individual photographs are carefully integrated into the custom design.

Through dozens of layers of photography and illustration, the artwork gradually takes shape into a richly detailed composition.

The finished design.

 

 

4. Review

You’ll receive a digital proof for review and have the opportunity to request minor adjustments before final approval.

 

 

5. Printing & Presentation

Once approved, we’ll determine the ideal size and presentation for your artwork.

Available finishes include:

Face-mounted acrylic
Metal
Canvas
Fine art paper
Custom framing

If helpful, I can also create a virtual wall mock-up so you can visualize the artwork in your home or business before printing.

Read more about Custom Prints and Virtual Hangings.

 

 

6. Delivery

After final payment, your artwork is prepared for production.

You’ll receive a high-resolution master image suitable for professional printing, along with any printed or framed pieces you’ve selected.

 


 

Commission Pricing

Custom commissions typically range from $1250–$3500, depending on:

complexity of the design
number of photographs incorporated
intended output size

Printing, framing, and shipping are quoted separately so you only pay for the presentation options you choose.

Every project begins with a free consultation and quote.


 

The artist retains all copyrights to the final digital image. No further reproductions can be made without the permission of the artist.

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A selection of my works are available in standard sizes at: saatchiart.com/LeslieKell

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